N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 509-h: Operation by person not licensed to drive a bus

§ 509-h. Operation by person not licensed to drive a bus. The motor

carrier shall not knowingly permit any person to operate a bus carrying

passengers unless the driver meets all of the requirements of this

article; except that a motor carrier may permit a conditional school bus

driver who is not otherwise disqualified under the provisions of this

article to operate a bus for a period not to exceed ninety days or a

longer period if granted a written extension of such ninety day period

by the department pursuant to regulations established by the

commissioner. Such regulation shall authorize extension for at least

that period of time necessary to review information regarding the prior

criminal history of the applicant.